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Was hoping to have changed my speakers by now, but because of you know what, not been possible, so bought the Luxman DA 06 DSD DAC and now my mind keeps going back to speakers! Mac

************* That's a bit concerning, he wasn't in the best of health as I understood. I did Email him a while ago, but hadno reply... well if you happen to read this Mike, let us know how you are. Mac

Does anyone know what's happened to The Chronicals aka Mike? haven't seen him on here for a while, hope he's alright Mac

Listen to this talent from Liverpool, goes by the name of Fawn https://open.spotify.com/album/6F0IlXWoKvO6YOS1v7PIhF?si=QvfhPytETtaxTrEq1Rl7bw

*************** I was hoping to hear thos ones at the same time asI was supposed to be demoing the Harbeth 40.2... don't know when/if that will happen now. Mac

************ Oh and so would I! and I still might! Then I'll wake up. Mac

Review of the new Nova range from SF, top of the range model https://www.hifinews.com/content/sonus-faber-olympica-nova-v-loudspeaker?utm_source=phpList&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HiFi+Forsale+Newsletter&utm_content=HTML

**************** Thanks for the reply. Yes, been looking into it a bit more and looks like that's the answer. Just wasn't expecting that, never noticed it with my RME DAC. Mac

A little advice please... I've noticed that music is louder when playing CD player whilst connected direct to my amp... using balanced cables between and using digital XLR from player to DAC which is quieter. Mac

************ I'd be the same PP Mac

Very hard to say, as I think I've got to a point where each piece of kit compliments the other so well, it would be wrong to choose one. However, saying all that, it would be extremely hard to better my Electrocompaniet EMC 1UP CD player. even though I don't use it as much as I used to, I would never part with it. Mac

https://www.hifi-forsale.co.uk/moreinfo7.php?prod_title=Accuphase_E205&p=&prod_id=66352&q=accuphase Mac

Already owning Accuphase kit, I had an idea of what to expect from Luxman gear... as said above, second to none build quality and the two Company's sound signature are similar too, so I was a little concerned about adding to the already rich tonal balance of the amps, worried it might be a bit overkill. I needn't have worried. It's like the soundstage has been given a polish, giving an even more vivid sense of depth and detail and my main worry was how the base would be affected... no problem at all, tighter if anything. Also, vocals are more fullsome, more like my old Class A Sugden. For those of you who like their string sections, you will be astonished how good they sound. A beautifully tonally balanced DAC... don't get me wrong though, for anyone looking for a great DAC under the 1K mark, I would still recommend the RME ADI2 in a heartbeat. Only had the machine on 24 hours so far, so once it's got more time stocked up could well sound even better, not sure how though! Mac

***************** Did I read correctly, have you sold your Luxman DAC? Mac

Yep, see bottom of prev page. Mac